Stay & Play In The Desert

Join San Diego Polo Club on Sunday, January 8, to mark the opening day of the 2012 season at Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, CA. The 2012 season also celebrates 55 years of polo in the desert and Eldorado’s emerald anniversary. Matches are scheduled at 12pm and 2pm on Field 1, where you can park your car, tailgate on the berm, and enjoy a delicious BBQ. Or, book a table in the Clubhouse and enjoy a continental lunch platter. Admission is free and entertainment includes tethered hot air balloon rides, a jumping castle for the kids, and a Champagne divot stomp at halftime. Polo continues at the Eldorado through mid-April. (760/342-2223, www.eldoradopoloclub.com)     JANE SHIOMI